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Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Ukraine
- Myanmar
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Central African Republic
- Yemen
- Chad
UKRAINE
Today, the Secretary-General arrived in Lviv where, tomorrow, he will join President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a meeting hosted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, as we mentioned to you yesterday.
The Secretary-General will also go on to visit Odesa and then Istanbul in the following days.
MYANMAR
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Noeleen Heyzer, met with State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw today, in her first visit to Myanmar as Special Envoy. She discussed in person the pragmatic steps to de-escalate the violence, address the multidimensional crisis and advance unfettered humanitarian assistance free of discrimination to all people in need. Her visit follows her extensive consultations with actors from across the political spectrum, civil society and communities affected by the conflict.
In a statement, the Special Envoy said that her visit was to convey the concern of the United Nations and to propose concrete steps needed to reduce the conflict and suffering of the people. UN engagement does not in any way confer legitimacy, she added.
Ms. Heyzer stated that any progress in Myanmar depended on an end to the violence and visible and significant improvements in the lives of people on the ground. Following the recent death sentences carried out against pro-democracy activists that the United Nations has strongly condemned, the Special Envoy directly urged the Senior General to impose a moratorium on all future executions. She also reiterated the United Nations Secretary-General’s call for the release of all political prisoners.
The Special Envoy raised her request for a meeting with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi following her latest sentencing. She added that she was deeply concerned about Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s health and well-being in her current situation and requests that she can return home soon. We have more details in a press release.
SRI LANKA
In Sri Lanka, the UN team, led by Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, signed today with authorities a new roadmap to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in the next five years—the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. This aims to revitalize economic activities, also impacted by the pandemic and improve social services, decent employment, social cohesion, health and well-being for all people.
The UN team is also supporting Sri Lanka’s most immediate needs to prevent a humanitarian crisis, targeting 1.7 million people with health care and essential medicines.
In addition to the $38 million that our team has raised, the development framework further injects an estimated $60 million from the UN team’s core budget allocations – and we thank our Member States for this essential contribution – also bringing an additional $325 million through other resources in the next five years.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=17%20August%202022
Published: 17th Aug 2022 06:22:35 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Ukraine, Black Sea Grain Initiative, Kenya & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (16 August 2022)
Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
- Secretary-General
- Black Sea Grain Initiative
- Kenya
- Internet Governance
- Myanmar
- Mali
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Cuba
- Uzbekistan
- Minamata Convention
SECRETARY-GENERAL
At the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelinskyy of Ukraine, the Secretary-General will be in Lviv on Thursday to attend a trilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkïye and the Ukrainian leader.
The Secretary-General will then go on to Odesa, where he will visit the port that is one of the three being used as part of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Before returning to New York over the weekend, the Secretary-General will be in Istanbul to visit the Joint Coordination Centre set up to implement the initiative. As you will all recall, this initiative is part of a deal that also includes the facilitation of Russian grain and fertilizer exports on to the global market.
BLACK SEA GRAIN INITIATIVE
Linked to that initiative, the first maritime shipment of Ukrainian wheat for humanitarian operations run by the UN World Food Programme left Ukraine today. It is another important milestone in efforts to get much needed Ukrainian grain out of the conflict-hit country, back into global markets, and to countries worst affected by the global food crisis.
The shipment of 23,000 metric tons of wheat will go to WFP’s humanitarian response in the Horn of Africa where the threat of famine stalks the drought-hit region. It is one of many areas around the world where the near complete halt of Ukrainian grain and food on global market has made life even harder for families already struggling with rising hunger.
According to the World Food Programme, a record 345 million people in 82 countries are now facing acute food insecurity while up to 50 million people in 45 countries are right on the edge of famine and risk being tipped over without humanitarian support. The World Food Programme notes that with commercial and humanitarian maritime traffic now resuming in and out of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, some global supply disruptions will ease with relief for countries facing the worst of the global food crisis. Crucially, WFP says it will allow Ukraine to empty its grain storage silos ahead of the summer season harvest.
WFP said that despite these positive developments, the world still faces an unprecedented food crisis. They stress that immediate action is needed that brings together the humanitarian community, governments, and the private sector to save lives and invest in long term solutions.
KENYA
On Kenya, I just want to flag to you that a very short while ago the Secretary-General spoke by phone with William Ruto, and will try to speak with Raila Odinga tomorrow, based on Mr. Odinga’s own availability.
The Secretary-General expressed his admiration for the way the Kenyans conducted these elections and hopes the process is concluded soon within the existing constitutional and legal framework.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=16%20August%202022
Published: 16th Aug 2022 08:11:03 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Surviving Terrorism: The Power of Memories
The United Nations marks the fifth commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism on 21 August 2022, with a high-level online event held from 9.00 to 9:25 am EDT. The event features a keynote address by UN Secretary-General Mr. António Guterres and remarks from Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Vladimir Voronkov and the co-Chairs of the Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism. It also features testimonies from victims of terrorism from across the globe showcasing personal objects that highlight the remembrance, recognition and resilience traits personified by each one of them. It is a simple but powerful way for audiences to relate to the victims; to feel their loss and to better understand the importance of remembering and paying tribute to victims of terrorism.
The International Day commemorates and upholds the dignity of victims and highlights the importance of global solidarity in ensuring that victims are not forgotten. Remembrance and paying tribute to victims of terrorism plays a central role in demonstrating that their status as victims is respected and recognised.
Published: 16th Aug 2022 06:20:03 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Afghanistan: one year since the Taliban takeover - Press Conference (15 August 2022)
The Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Ramiz Alakbarov, today (15 Aug) said that one year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, “the worst-case scenario was averted.”
Briefing remotely from Afghanistan, Alakbarov, who is also the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the country, said, “throughout this year, the humanitarian actors, the UN agencies, humanitarian agencies, all partners who decided to stay and deliver in Afghanistan, over the period of time, have maintained probably the largest and the most unprecedented humanitarian lifeline delivery operation for the people of Afghanistan.”
He said, “throughout these interventions the lives of millions of people of Afghans were saved, community education programs supported, health outreach was sustained, and the worst-case scenario was averted.”
The UNAMA official stressed that humanitarian conditions remain dire. He said, “it’s a heart-breaking scene, you have children malnourished, in (inaudible) condition. The outcomes for them are going to be very negative. They will not survive this winter. Large groups of population in remote areas where the winter is harsh. Afghanistan has very harsh winters and temperatures are very cold. And indeed, it can lead only to very negative consequences.”
Alakbarov said, “the people of Afghanistan are known for their resilience and their ability to survive. Unfortunately, negative coping strategy for Afghanistan were already quite (inaudible). You've seen people selling organs, you've seen people selling children - this has been widely covered in the media. So, this is what we will be seeing again, if support is not provided.”
Soaring food and fuel prices – worsened by a drought and the war in Ukraine – mean that roughly 95 per cent of the population, and nearly all female-headed households, do not get enough to eat.
Afghanistan was already struggling with education even before the Taliban takeover last August, as more than four million children were already out of school, 60 percent of them girls.
Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls are banned from going to high school and effectively barred from political participation, as the Taliban has an all-male cabinet and there is no Ministry of Women’s Affairs.
Published: 16th Aug 2022 03:35:14 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: "We need to end the conflict, not merely manage it" - Special Envoy for Yemen | Security Council
Briefing the Security Council today (15 August) in New York, Grundberg that “failure to reach an agreement to extend the truce would lead to renewed cycles of escalation and violence, with predictable and devastating consequences for Yemen’s population. Yemen urgently needs to avoid this scenario.”
The Special Envoy called on the parties to choose to build the necessary confidence to avoid a return to war and to begin to build a lasting peace.
Two weeks ago, the parties agreed to extend the truce in Yemen under the same terms for another two months, from 2 August 2022 until 2 October.
This truce extension includes a commitment from the parties to intensify negotiations to reach an expanded truce agreement as soon as possible.
On the implementation of the current truce, Grundberg said that it continues to hold in military terms.
He noted that no major military operations or changes to frontlines have occurred, and there have been neither confirmed airstrikes inside Yemen nor cross-border attacks emanating from Yemen.
The Special Envoy also said there is a significant decline in civilian casualties, with the first week of August seeing the lowest civilian casualty count since the start of the truce and the beginning of the war.
A worrying development is an increase in child casualties, which now constitute about 40 percent of reported civilian casualties.
The Special Envoy also said that the flow of fuel imports to Hodeidah port continues with the extension of the truce.
Since the start of the truce, 33 ships were cleared to enter Hodeidah port, bringing in almost one million metric tons of various fuel products.
Regarding the opening of Sana’a International Airport to commercial flights, Grundberg said that to date, 31 round-trip flights operated to and from Sana’a, transporting more than 15,000 passengers.
“From the beginning, I have made it clear that the truce is an interim measure that aims to halt hostilities and address urgent humanitarian and economic needs,” stressed the Special Envoy.
He continued saying that his proposal for the expanded truce agreement includes: 1) an agreement on a transparent and effective disbursement mechanism for the regular payment of civil servant salaries and civilian pensions; 2) the opening of additional roads in Taiz and other governorates; 3) additional destinations to and from Sana’a International Airport; 4) regular flow of fuel to the ports of Hodeidah.
According to Grundberg, an expanded agreement would provide for movement along a multi-track process to address additional humanitarian and economic issues and create a more conducive environment to start discussions on a durable ceasefire and prepare for the resumption of a Yemeni-led political process under UN auspices.
The Special Envoy said that he would continue to count on the support of the international community for the truce's implementation, extension, and expansion.
“We have a joint responsibility in helping Yemen and its population to take the necessary and decisive steps towards peace,” he concluded.
Published: 16th Aug 2022 03:00:27 By: United Nations
CNN Video: Bible among challenged books school district is reviewing for removal
Officials in a school district near Fort Worth, Texas, have directed school staff and librarians to temporarily remove books challenged through the district's formal complaint process in the past school year, including the Bible and an illustrated adaptation of Anne Frank's diary.
The Keller Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted policies last week that set new standards for how books and other instructional materials become selected for schools. The policy includes putting books up for 30 days of public review before they are purchased by libraries and removing challenged materials from shelves while they are under review. #cnntonight #AlisynCamerota #CNN
Published: 18th Aug 2022 04:00:51 By: CNN
CNN Video: Ex-Trump Organization CFO willing to testify against Trump if case advances
The former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization is expected to plead guilty to a 15-year tax fraud scheme, and he is willing to testify in a possible future trial but will not enter into a cooperation agreement to aid New York prosecutors in their criminal investigation of the real estate company's finances, a person familiar with the matter said.
Allen Weisselberg, a fiercely loyal, long-time employee of former President Donald Trump's company, is in advanced talks to plead to the indictment, the person said. The judge overseeing the case has set a hearing for Thursday morning.
Under the terms of the deal, which is still being finalized, Weisselberg would receive a five-month prison sentence but would serve about 100 days behind bars, the person said. Weisselberg faced up to 15 years in prison.
Weisselberg will not sign up as a cooperator, the person said, but he will testify at trial -- if the case moves forward and the Trump Organization does not itself reach a plea agreement. The judge set the trial for October 24.
The New York Times first reported details of plea deal.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 03:32:14 By: CNN
CNN Video: One man's escape from zero-Covid China to seek his American dream
Wang Qun left his children and family behind to escape China's zero-Covid policies. CNN's Selina Wang shares his perilous journey across multiple countries. #SelinaWang #erinburnettoutfront #CNN
Published: 18th Aug 2022 03:31:56 By: CNN
CNN Video: Hear what ex-Trump aide thinks is on Mar-a-Lago CCTV tapes
Former Trump aide Stephanie Grisham and CNN's Gloria Borger explain why they believe the former President has not yet released surveillance footage from the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, despite proposals from some of his allies to do so.
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Some allies of former President Donald Trump are urging him to publicly release surveillance footage of FBI agents executing a search warrant on his Mar-a-Lago residence. The proposal has drawn mixed reaction inside his orbit, CNN has learned.
The CCTV footage has been so closely held that aides to the former President aren’t sure if he has seen it in full himself, said a person close to Trump.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 03:27:28 By: CNN
BBC News Video: Spyware allegations mount pressure on Greek government - BBC News
Allegations that the Greek government spied on the country's own politicians have been severely condemned by the European Parliament.
It's emerged that the Greek intelligence agency supposedly planted Predator spyware in people's mobile phones, including journalists and the leader of the opposition PASOK party.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 07:30:00 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Heatwave forces canals to close across the UK - BBC News
Canals across the UK have been forced to close, with the heatwave and a lack of rain said to be to blame.
In what is usually the busiest time of year on the waterways, partial closures are having an impact on the boating holiday and tourism trade.
The lack of water is also having an impact on those who live in houseboats, with some left unable to move.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 09:45:00 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Calls for urgent access to Ukraine nuclear plant held by Russian forces - BBC News
The head of NATO has called for UN inspectors to be given urgent access to a Ukrainian nuclear power plant held by Russian forces.
The seizure of the site at Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest nuclear power facility, is said to pose a serious threat to Ukraine and neighbouring countries.
Moscow and Kiev blame each other for shelling in the area.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by James Waterhouse in Ukraine.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 09:40:48 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Former US President Donald Trump arch-enemy Liz Cheney ousted in Wyoming election – BBC News
Voters in the US state of Wyoming have ousted congresswoman Liz Cheney, a rare Republican critic of former President Donald Trump, in a primary election.
She has been trounced by a relative political newcomer and Trump-backed candidate, Harriet Hageman.
Ms Cheney, 56, was one of only two members of her party to join the congressional committee investigating Mr Trump's attempts to cling to power.
The three-term congresswoman was once a rising Republican star.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 08:44:25 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: US President Joe Biden signs climate, tax and health bill into law – BBC News
US President Joe Biden has signed a $700bn (£579bn) bill that aims to fight climate change and healthcare costs while raising taxes mainly on the rich.
The act includes measures to make good on decades of congressional promises to curb the price of prescription drugs.
The final version is more modest in scope than the $3.5tn package first envisaged by Democrats.
A flagship of Mr Biden's agenda, the bill could provide a boost ahead of the mid-term elections.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 07:00:04 By: BBC News
ODN Video: Is Liz Cheney's LOSS in Wyoming a Big WIN for Donald Trump?
Donald Trump's Republican arch-rival Liz Cheney has lost her Wyoming seat in Congress to a candidate backed by the former American president.
Cheney has been the Republican Party’s fiercest critic of Trump since the invasion of the Capitol building on January 6 last year - and one of the few Republican's who called for impeachment.
The importance of Wyoming, the US' main agricultural state and land of rodeos and cowboys, holds a special significance for many Republicans.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 03:41:57 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: The LEAKED Conversation Liz Truss DOESN'T Want You to Hear
'The LEAKED Conversation Liz Truss DOESN'T Want You to Hear'
This is a conversation you were never meant to hear.
In it, Tory leadership hopeful Liz Truss can be heard criticising the work ethic of British workers compared to their EU counterparts.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 11:48:31 By: On Demand News
'EXTREME Floods Hit the UK'
The United Kingdom has been hit by several floods following a period of drought during an unprecedented heatwave.
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Published: 16th Aug 2022 06:51:14 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: This is What Life Under Taliban Rule Looks Like... One Year On
Life in Afghanistan: A Year Since Taliban Retook the Country
It has been one year since the Taliban retook Afghanistan. While thousands fled with the aid of a hastily-organised international evacuation effort, most weren’t so lucky. The hardline Islamist movement is celebrating what it calls ‘independence day’ on the anniversary of America’s withdrawal, and their assumption of power. But this isn’t how the majority of Afghans are spending the day.
This is what life in Afghanistan looks like for millions of people surviving under Taliban rule.
Report by Sophie Braybrook
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Published: 16th Aug 2022 05:37:53 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Is War in Ukraine Heading for Nuclear DISASTER?
'Is War in Ukraine Heading for Nuclear DISASTER?'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday released his evening video address, accusing Russia of nuclear 'blackmail' and calling for new sanctions to be imposed in response to it.
He said Russian troops were continuing to use the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant ascover for attacks on nearby towns.
He warned that the presence of Russian forces around Europe's largest nuclear power plant threatened Europe and beyond.
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Published: 16th Aug 2022 04:18:37 By: On Demand News
CBC Video: Ottawa convoy mediator calls government's use of Emergencies Act an 'overreaction'
Dean French, who led negotiations between Ottawa's mayor and convoy leaders, says the government should have waited to see if protesters cleared residential areas after a deal was struck before invoking the Emergencies Act.
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Published: 18th Aug 2022 12:08:22 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Hudson's Bay resurrecting Zellers a decade after most locations closed
Hudson's Bay Co. says Canadian discount chain Zellers will debut a new e-commerce website and expand its brick-and-mortar footprint within select Hudson's Bay department stores across the country in early 2023.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 11:26:04 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Canada's role in planned trips to the moon
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen describes Canada's key roles in new missions to the moon, from the 'amazing technology' to 'niche' expertise in the evolving delivery of food and health care.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 06:22:15 By: CBC News
CBC Video: Record number of Canadians report 1st language other than English or French, census shows
The number of Canadians who predominantly speak a language other than English or French was 4.6 million in 2021, a record high, according to newly released census data.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 05:43:46 By: CBC News
CBC Video: One of Canada's largest train bridges stands almost forgotten in New Brunswick
For 112 years, the Salmon River train bridge has spanned a valley in northwestern New Brunswick, but locals say few in the province would know about it.
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Published: 17th Aug 2022 05:37:53 By: CBC News
Global Video: Ballroom culture: World’s 1st Global Black Pride LGBTQ+ celebrations
The world’s first in-person Global Black Pride (GBP) events were held in Toronto, exactly one month after Pride and overlapping with the city’s Caribbean Carnival.
Founded in 2020, it is an event that brings together Black 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across all continents. One of these events was the Black Pride Kiki Ball, co-hosted by the City of Toronto with the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance (TKBA).
In Canada, ballroom culture has exploded in recent years. Founded in 2010 in Toronto by Legendary Twysted Miyake-Mugler and Legendary Vixen, TKBA is a space to nurture the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC youth facing barriers and trauma.
Started in New York during the 1960s, ballroom spaces were created by the queer and trans Black and Latinx community due to discrimination and a need for a safer nightlife. A function that hosts multiple competitive categories, each event typically consists of a DJ, a commentator, a judges panel, ballroom walkers and spectators coming together to celebrate one another and compete.
For the world’s first in-person GBP event, this global event celebrated the unique intersection of these diverse cultures, marking how far the movement has come over the course of 60 years. For those who may be hearing about it for the first time, what exactly is a ball and what does it mean for the community?
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Published: 2nd Aug 2022 01:08:21 By: Global News
Global Video: “I feel very isolated”: People with disabilities face barriers accessing LGBTQ+ spaces
Disability is a reality for many Canadians. Yet, people with disabilities often struggle to access businesses, nightclubs and other spaces.
This is true in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community as well.
“I feel very isolated in a lot of those spaces because they’re not accessible,” disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza tells Global News about hot spots in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, “The Village.”
“And if I can access the space a lot of the community doesn’t know how to receive me. Has never seen a disabled person like me in the space.”
Global News’ Alyssa Julie spoke to two disabled people in the queer community, who said physical barriers aren’t the only hurdle they encounter. Global News’ Alyssa Julie reports.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 09:00:32 By: Global News
Global Video: Bisexual erasure: What it is, and how it impacts mental health
Almost 500,000 people in Canada identify as bisexual, according to official data from Statistics Canada.
However, although a growing portion of the Canadian population identifies as bisexual, those who come out as such are still met with denial, or their identities are questioned. This phenomenon is referred to as bisexual erasure.
One example of this is when a bisexual person is said to be “experimenting,” or transitioning to gay or lesbian, as described by 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, like GLAAD or Pflag.
Global News’ Alyssa Julie explains what bisexual erasure is and how it can affect the mental health of those impacted.
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Published: 22nd Jun 2022 09:00:25 By: Global News
Global Video: Raging Asian Women make themselves heard through traditional Taiko drumming
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month and Pride in Canada, a group of pan-Asian women and non-binary drummers called Raging Asian Women (RAW), are making themselves heard through the traditional performance of Japanese Taiko drumming, one of the few ensembles of its kind.
In Japanese, "taiko" literally means "drum," first used in ancient Japan over 2000 years ago. However the term has also come to refer to the wider art of traditional and modern Japanese drumming, with a mix of various technical rhythms, forms and instruments.
The origins of RAW lay in “trying to fight against stereotypes of Asian women as submissive or quiet or powerless,” said Jody Chan, one of the drummers of the group.
Y.J., another member of the group, said that “there’s still moments where I just feel a sense of pride and connection that I don’t think I feel anywhere else” when performing or rehearsing.
Asian Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Canadians from diverse Asian backgrounds to the nation’s history, culture, and achievements. Started in the 1990s, the Government of Canada officially designated the month of May for celebrations in 2002.
A recent survey released by the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNC) and Project 1907 showed that reports of anti-Asian incidents last year saw a 47 per cent increase from 2020.
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Published: 31st May 2022 09:51:13 By: Global News
Global Video: Parosmia: The long COVID-19 symptom that distorts smell and taste
Parosmia is a post-COVID condition that distorts people's sense of smell, like for third-grade teacher Christine Chipinuck, who has been unable to eat in the staff cafeteria since her diagnosis.
It started a few months after recovering from COVID-19, when her toothpaste suddenly tasted rancid and her favourite drink coffee smelled like gasoline. Sometimes she smells hairspray or vomit all day. There are very few things she can eat.
There's still a lot to learn about this condition and how long it lasts, but the working theory is COVID-19 affects the receptors in the nose.
Su-Ling Goh reports.
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Published: 14th May 2022 02:30:04 By: Global News
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